Jonathan David, a professional soccer player, recently helped his Canadian team advance in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, making his family and loved ones proud.
The former Lillie Jonathan David once again proved why he’s one of Canada’s most reliable stars, leading his team to a crucial 2-0 victory over El Salvador in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
David opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with a clinical finish — his 35th international goal in just 66 appearances, setting a national record.
After receiving a well-placed pass from Mathieu Choinière, David turned and calmly fired a precise diagonal shot past goalkeeper Mario González. This goal sparked a momentum shift, with Tajon Buchanan adding a second just two minutes later.
With the win, Canada topped Group B and secured a spot in the quarterfinals, where they’ll face Guatemala in Minneapolis.
Furthermore, with his recent performance, Jonathan David not only won the hearts of many but also made his parents, especially his late mother, proud, whose influence still drives his passion for the game.
Jonathan Christian David was born on January 14, 2000, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. to Haitian parents, Jean Hubert David and late Rose David.
Jonathan David’s parents, Jean and Rose, were both born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. When Jonathan was three months old, the family moved back to Haiti.
However, when Jonathan David was six years old, he and his parents emigrated from Haiti to Canada, settling in Ottawa.
While there is no information available on whether Jonathan David’s parents played sports, they instilled in him a passion and love for sports from a very young age, which shaped his soccer career.
Jonathan David Lost His Beloved Mother, Rose David, in 2019
When Jonathan David was just 19 years old, he faced a tragedy of losing his beloved Rose David while playing for the Belgian professional sports club, Gent.
His mother, Rose David, passed away in December 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Jonathan was on a layover in London when his mother, Rose, died.
Furthermore, after the untimely demise of his mother, David spent two painful weeks with his father, Jean, and sister, attending his mother’s funeral on December 14, 2019, before returning to Gent three days later.
“I concentrated on my game and tried to do everything I can for my mom,” said Jonathan David after returning to the club.
Similarly, Jonathan David often expresses his love and respect for his late mother on social media and in interviews, and pays tribute to her after every goal he makes.
Back in 2021, after scoring the winning goal in his final game of the year playing for Lille, he celebrated his victory with a rose, honoring his mother.
In addition to his late mother, Rose, Jonathan David also often expresses his love for his father, Jean Hubert David, who has been his constant supporter through all his good and bad days.
Jean Hubert David also often expresses his pride for his son on social media.
Jonathan David’s Father, Jean Hubert David, Is a Professional Financial Officer
Jonathan David’s father, Jean Hubert David, has over three decades of experience working as a financial officer.
He began his professional journey working as a senior officer in the Monetary and Economic Analysis Department of the Central Bank of Haiti (BRH) in 1989.
Furthermore, Jean Hubert David worked as a senior officer of the Central Bank of Haiti for over 20 years, departing in 2009.
He further earned his MBA in major finance from the University of Quebec in Outaouais in 2011 and also worked as a market interviewer for Elemental Datal Collection in Greater Ottawa.
Jean attended the College Roger Anglade and earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the National Institute of Management Administration and Advanced International Studies in Haiti.
Similarly, he has been an associate member of the Haitian Association of Ottawa since 2006 and is a former treasurer of the Haitian Federation of Table Tennis.
He also holds an Inflation and Monetary Strategies certificate from the IBFI, Bank of France, and a degree in Monetary and Financial Statistics from the Joint Africa Institute in Tunisia.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jonathan David has an elder sister named Chrissy David, who is an entrepreneur and founder and co-owner of a Catering business named Eating With Princess.
- On 19 November 2024, in a 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League A game against Suriname, he scored his 31st goal and became Canada’s sole all-time top men’s scorer.
